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HowHow you you benefit benefit from from joiningjoining A.B.A.T.E A.B.A.T.E.: .: • •Reimbursement Reimbursement for for Team Team Oregon Oregon what can we do for each otherriderrider classes. classes. ? • •Accidental Accidental death death insurance. insurance. • •Helping Helping to to make make riding riding safer safer for for yourself and others. Frequently yourself and others. Asked A.B.A.T.E. and BikePAC Legislative Victories Questions 1977 – Oregon helmet requirement repealed. 1999 – Motorcycle handlebar height regulation 1979 – Rider safety program proposed by repealed. What is A.B.A.T.E.? A.B.A.T.E. 2001 – Riders given choice to fuel bikes at service We are a State Motorcycle Rights Or- 1981 – Team Oregon rider safety legislation passed. stations. (HB-3885) ganization (S.M.R.O.) dedicated to edu- 1988 – Voter referendum reinstates helmet require- 2001–2013 cating riders, drivers, and elected officials ment. 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[email protected] p2 masthead photo by Liz Schillinger Dec 2010 May 2021 3 welcome to – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page officers at work State Coordinator ( May contain personal views of the coordinator. Not to be construed as endorsement by A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon.) I can see some light at the end of the new faces. If you’re not too busy make it to as many of them as I can this what can we do for each other ? tunnel that we have been in for the last partying at the rally, come and say "Hi" year. fourteen months. Thank God! to me. My door is always open, unless Also a for-your-information: Fossil Campout is still a go for us I am sleeping. This year’s S.T.E.A.M. (Seminars this year. Now on to bigger and better news. To Educate And Motivate) will be at It looks like most of the other rallies The lane sharing bill is on the floor Beaver Creek [south of Newport] on are canceled again this year. I do want to be voted on at the state capital. Saturday, 11 September. to remind everyone that this event will Hopefully by the time you are reading We are planning for it to start at 10 be following the federal Center for this article, the bill will have passed. a.m. and end about 5 p.m. Disease Control (C.D.C.) guidelines It looks like all of our chapters are We will have food, camping, and a for Covid-19. having meetings again –– in-person, band. The state board meeting will be Troy Stevens I hope that we can all respect each on-line, or both. I am very pleased on Sunday, 12 September at 10 a.m. also other’s beliefs on this. If you’re like to see that this is happening with the at Beaver Creek. I would like to see all state coordinator – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon me, I hate wearing the muzzle. chapters. chapters represented at both S.T.E.A.M., (541)–619–5221 Some people will want to wear the A few of the chapters are still having and the state board meeting. (There will safety mask. trouble with sending in their minutes be no Zoom video conference available Some of us will be in groups, as to the state coordinator, and state for this meeting.) “Act as if what you do makes a others will want to stand six feet apart. secretary. Please remember I do read More details to follow soon. difference. It does.” Let’s respect each other and not be a what you send me. -- Troy Stevens Nancy at the rally. I wish I could go to all of the chapter -- William James I am so looking forward to meeting runs, but there is only one of me. I will

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports -- Central Oregon Hello everyone,

I hope all are doing well and Be safe, getting ready for riding season. Be Ride fast, sure to do your spring maintenance to avoid any down time on the road. -- Ed Miller Our May chapter meeting will be Central Oregon Chapter held after road side clean up in the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon park in Sisters, on 15 May. I would like to see a good turn out for road side clean up and the meeting. We CENTRAL OREGON MEETING have run planning to get nailed TIME and PLACE down and to organize a group ride 2nd Sunday at 1130 (11:30 a.m.) to Fossil Campout. Pappy's Pizza It would be great if we could also north highway 97 at Maple get a group ride over to the May Redmond, Oregon Motorcyclist Awareness Rally in POINT of CONTACT Albany. name (541)–ppp–nnnn Facebook: CHAPTER ADDRESS: https://www.facebook.com/ 3212 SW Glacier avenue Central-Oregon-ABATE- Redmond OR 97756 263285353740921/?fref=ts page 4 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper – May 2021

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports –– Douglas County Hello riders in the wind,

We are now having our monthly meetings at the Backside Brewery in Roseburg at 6:30 p.m. (1830) every fourth Wednesday due to the Covid-19 restrictions for Douglas county. Our Easter Poker Run was postponed for a later date. We will Douglas County CHAPTER ADDRESS: let you know when that will be. MEETING TIME and PLACE P.O. Box 891 (Towards the end of the summer.) 4th Wednesday at 1800 (6 p.m. ) Roseburg, OR 97470 All other events scheduled are Backside Brewery ----- ABATEDouglasCounty still going on. Roseburg @gmail.com Would like to have public one. (541)–ppp–nnnn Come all to our meetings for Douglas County on Facebook: A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon for Douglas POINT of CONTACT County Chapter. Name https://www.facebook.com/groups/ (541)–ppp–nnnn 1521250574871175/ or -- Joy 367198656679619/

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports –– Jackson County

Hello to all,

It is looking good for the lane Fossil Campout. So mark your sharing bill this time around. Keep calendars to come out and enjoy your fingers crossed and see what some time with your brothers and happens. sisters of the road. Conversation, Keep an eye out on each other music, games, and venders. We are and don’t be afraid to voice up when all looking forward to seeing as many some one is being unsafe. It takes all bikers there as we can get, especially of the riders to work as one to keep after having to miss last year. Jackson County each other safe. There is a lot to catch up on and MEETING TIMES and PLACE We want to make riding as fun seeing what everyone has been up 3rd Thursday at 1800 ( 6 pm ) and as productive as possible. Only to. We have missed a lot of being Wild River Pizza and Brewery in this will we be able to show other together and just enjoying other’s 2684 north Pacific highway (99) riders that we live by what we teach. company. Medford, Oregon “Safety and Awareness” shows that This will be a good year to get out (541)–773–7487 we are educated and doing what is on two wheels. POINT of CONTACT right and safe. Facebook: Name (541)–890–9042 L&R to all, There are a lot of events still https://www.facebook.com/ CHAPTER ADDRESS: coming in this summer, including -- Tank Jackson-County-ABATE- [email protected] Jackson County 1483423678625481/?fref=ts May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 5

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports -- Hub City Still looking for a few more people • Our regular meeting is at the Albany to step up as officers. We have a great Eagles at 127 Broadalbin street SW in core committed officers working hard Albany. [Near the downtown bridge on Hub City business. from Corvallis.] Same times: Eats at 6 It’s May or almost when you read p.m. (1800), meeting at 7 p.m. (1900) this, but I am writing in first of April, on the third Thursday of every month. so several things are up in the air as of We are planning for a great rolling now. ride on 05 June (Saturday), starting and First, the lane sharing bill SB–574 ending at the Albany Eagles. Route will was voted out of committee and is cover several covered bridges and be a headed to the floor for a vote. Hoping fun time. Great to start getting out and by now it has passed and is sitting on seeing folks, even in masks! Keep your two wheels on the ground Hub City governor’s desk awaiting signature. This is a great time to schedule your and a smile on your face, MEETING TIME and PLACE 3rd Wednesday at 1900 (7 p.m.) The other thing up in the air is the advanced training with Team Oregon. Albany Eagles Aerie (downstairs) May Motorcyclist Awareness Rally. These classes are practical and we -- Bob Thomas 127 Broadalbin street NW, Looks like the state capital is out this all need to brush up on our skill set. run coordinator year and the rally may be moving to A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon provides up to $75 POINT of CONTACT Linn County Fairgrounds, but I am for attendance and Hub City Chapter Shawn Casey Todd sure our editor has this nailed down will match that as well. (503)–420–9181 elsewhere in this paper. Couple of years ago, several of Hub CHAPTER ADDRESS: As for Hub City, we are back on our City members took the advanced rider P.O. box 2503 regular meeting schedule: training. It was a hoot and only ended –––––––––––––––––––––––– Albany, OR 97321 • Run committee on the Sunday up costing us $25. Pretty darn cheap for Facebook: http://www.hubcityabate.com before the meeting at Ciddici’s–South, excellent training. https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ hubcityabate at 6 p.m. (1800). Check it out on line and sign up hubcityabate

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports –– Josephine County Hi, how is everyone doing? it will be at the Martin Ranch in Glendale right off I-5. (Exit 80.) The The chapter is starting to grow Martin Ranch is very nice with lots again with new members. Some of room and plenty of room to camp. of them are getting involved with Come on out and camp with us. Grange at 1440 Parkdale drive in summer events. • The 43rd Annual Coast Run Grants Pass. Meetings have been -- Pat Allen We are looking forward to more from Grants Pass to Brookings will moved up to 6 p.m. (1800) Usually vice coordinator, Sunday chapter rides. be on Saturday, 07 August. We have followed with a ride to Udder’s for public relations director Roger Wilson, our new road food at the end with a raffle and some of the best ice cream in town. captain, is a great organizer and 50/50. The Coast Run is a lot of fun. Everyone welcome. does a lot for our local motorcycle • Our toy run will be the first community. Saturday in October. This year we • Our first event for the year will are planning on getting sponsors and Josephine County MEETING TIMES and PLACE POINT of CONTACT be the Southern Oregon Motorcycle having shirts available. Spanky Allen Swap Meet, the weekend of 24–25 The members of Josephine 3rd Wednesdays at 1800 (541)–659–8715 April at Pottsville just outside of County Chapter would love to see (6 p.m.) Grants Pass. everyone at these events. Fruitdale Grange CHAPTER ADDRESS: • Then there’s the S.O.S. Run on In April we moved our chapter 1440 Parkdale Drive 1252 Redwood Avenue, #55 the last weekend of July. This year meetings back to the Fruitdale Grants Pass Grants Pass, OR 97527 page 6 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper – May 2021

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports –– Lincoln County

Spring greetings from Lincoln County,

We are looking forward to our On another note, our lifetime events planned for this summer. member Gary Lechner has been • The Waldport Beachcombers dealing with some radical health Days is in June in beautiful Waldport. issues as of late. Send out some We will be joining the Beachcombers healing vibes his way, would ya? committee and combining our bike That’s about it for now. show with their car show. Keep your knees in the breeze! It was a lot of fun in 2019. The parade is always a kick and -- Emersum we get to chat with the folks passing chapter secretary by our information booth about [email protected] Lincoln County POINT of CONTACT who we are and our commitment to MEETING TIMES and PLACE Bob (541)–265–7586 motorcyclist rights, awareness, and 3rd Tuesday at 1830 ( 6:30 p.m.) CHAPTER ADDRESS: education. American Legion Hall, post 116 P.O. Box 372 424 W. Olive Street • Lincoln County Chapter will be South Beach, OR 97366 hosting this year’s S.T.E.A.M. at the Newport Beaver Creek site in September.

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports –– North Coast Greetings from the North Coast, 2021 North Coast Events

Spring is here . . . Yahoo! • Around Saddle Mountain Run – At long last we were able to hold Saturday, 26 June. our March chapter meeting back • Spaghetti Dinner and Auction – at the Astoria Moose Lodge, our Saturday, 20 November regular chapter meeting location. • Holiday Run and Chili Feed – Spring Fever Run planning was Saturday, 11 December the big topic of discussion. Look for more run information on our North All the best from the North Coast Coast A.B.A.T.E. Facebook page and Chapter. the state A.B.A.T.E. Facebook pages. Please be safe out there, Facebook: We’re starting to see some relief https://www.facebook.com/ from the craziness experienced last -- Al Jaques groups/142004309192879/ year. Let’s all hope things continue historian, to improve. public relations North Coast POINT of CONTACT Allan Schumacher MEETING TIME and PLACE (971) 320-0862 3 rd Tuesday at 1730 ( 5:30 pm ) [email protected] Moose Lodge 420 17th Street CHAPTER ADDRESS: Astoria, Oregon P.O. Box 1123 Children are welcome Astoria, OR 97103 May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 7

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports ––

Lower Columbia Greetings,

Finally, we are here! Our first poker run in over a Later on down the road, year and we are looking forward to it. Covid or not, we at Lower -- Dan Johnson Columbia Chapter are going to coordinator make this happen. Lower Columbia Chapter I am very fortunate to have members in our chapter who will Facebook: go the extra mile to put things together. This is something that https://www.facebook.com/groups/ our members have been doing long POINT of CONTACT before I became coordinator. Lower Columbia I have two goals for this year. Dan Johnson (coordinator) MEETING TIMES and PLACE (971)-757-5331 One is to increase membership nd 2 Sunday at 1700 ( 5 pm) e-mail: [email protected] 25% and second is to ride to other chapter’s events. Colvin’s Pub & Grill CHAPTER ADDRESS: One I’m sure is possible; the 123 N. Nehalem Lower Columbia A.B.A.T.E Clatskanie, Oregon 67651 McCoy road latter however is as long as work (near where highway 47 joins 30) doesn’t get in the way. Rainier, OR 97048

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports –– River City River City Chapter had its second “in person” meeting this year after Covid-19 related closures at our regular meeting place. Three were in attendance and four others attended by Zoom video conferencing. We’ve got several open officer positions and hope to fill these vacancies as things continue to return to “normal”. River City The weather is getting better and MEETING TIMES and PLACE 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1900 ( 7 p.m. ) preparations are being made to start Shiloh Inn attending A.B.A.T.E. events! The Dalles

-- Rick POINT of CONTACT Rick Prentice (541)–296–8083 Brian Stovall (541)–340–9442 Facebook : CHAPTER ADDRESS: https://www.facebook.com/ P.O. Box 1422 groups/810934145619813/ The Dalles, OR 97058 page 8 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper – May 2021

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports Southeast Portland

We hope you are having a great spring! On 24 April we set up a booth at the SeeSee Swap Meet in St. Johns. A number By now (hopefully) we may have gotten of familiar mugs were seen: Rotten Roger, word that SB–574 (the lane sharing bill) Diesel Dave, Willie, Jacque, Bud Selvy. And passed both the Oregon house and senate. Smokin’ Al who was part of the Northeast a great route you will thoroughly enjoy. And that our governor signed the bill. Portland Chapter and coordinator way back There are three reasons the lane sharing So, for a measly $5 you can go out and in the day came by and sat with us. It was have a nice ride and support A.B.A.T.E. bill makes good sense: really good to see him. He is looking good. 1. It is good for the environment in Remember there is the Fossil Campout at The weather was good, there was lots of that many riders will leave their the end of the month. Lots of great work and Southeast Portland parts and the vibe was great. Roger passed cars at home and commute on their planning has gone into it. We hope to see you out lots of poker run and Fossil Campout MEETING TIMES and PLACE motorcycles. The net effect being there. st fliers. 1 and 3rd Sundays at 1200 less car pollution. Our video conference meetings continue SeeSee will continue the swaps on the first (noon) 2. The second reason is the reduction to be on the first and third Sunday of each M&M Restaurant & Lounge Saturday of each month. Stay tuned for we in congestion. As riders move month at noon. are planning on going back. 137 N. Main -- Gresham from a lane to between-lanes, that The call in number for our monthly We had to cancel our plans for our chapter saves a car space thereby reducing meetings is: POINT of CONTACT spring swap meet. It wasn’t coming together congestion on our highways. Also, as ( 5 1 6 ) – 2 5 3 – 3 0 9 3 Rotten Roger and we ran out of time being able to organize riders leave their cars at home and Hopefully soon we can start meeting in (503)–285-4329 a well-run swap meet. We can blame that on hop on their bike to go to work, that person. Stay tuned. Covid-19. helps the congestion problem as well. -- Mike Friend The second Saturday of May is our annual 3. And finally (and I think the most secretary, CHAPTER ADDRESS: Mother’s Day Poker Run. important reason) is safety. Lane chaplain P.O. Box 90233 We are meeting at Lewis and Clark State sharing reduces the risk of a rear-end Rotten Roger says: “Make a difference, be Portland, OR 97290 Park in Troutdale. crash. involved.” Sign-in is at 9 a.m. Hopefully we were able to get the bill It is $5 per hand. Facebook: http://www.abatese.net approved this time around. They say the Kick stands up at 10 a.m. third time is the charm. https://www.facebook.com/ http://www.abatetoyrun.com Rotten Roger and Diesel have cooked up sechapter/?fref=ts

A.B.A.T.E. chapter reports Washington County

We’ve been planning to get back Oregon Convention Center in Portland into the swing of things by holding our and not only had an excellent custom first activity Sunday, 13 June 2021. bike show but indoor flat track racing as This will be our first poker run-type of well. This time the racing will be held a get-together in quite some time. We’re week later at a different venue. Our chapter meetings are still being calling it Roll and Ride. There will be I am writing this report on behalf of held with Zoom video conferencing. rolling of dice at each planned stop. our state board representative, Mark Find the link on our web page at: Our flyer can be seen in this issue of the Mahoney, who is currently hospitalized Washington County wacoabate.info newspaper on another page. (p 13) and recovering from surgery. He is doing MEETING TIMES and PLACE nd th The One Moto Show is to be held okay and expects to be back on his feet 2 and 4 Mondays at 1930 Thanks, ( 7:30 p.m. ) from 30 April to 02 May 2021 in soon. Portland next to the Willamette river Prime Time Restaurant I have expected to find, and have 4450 Pacific avenue Zidell -- Cooper at 3121 south Moody avenue. ( found members of our motorcycle Forest Grove Barge building.) This will be the same community who like old fashioned weekend that the 01 May Motorcyclist values. A.B.A.T.E. started out resisting POINT of CONTACT Awareness Rally is being planned. government overreach. It was the right Facebook: (503)-643-4725 The C.C. (or See See) Coffee Shop thing to do in the ‘70s and still the right CHAPTER ADDRESS: is behind this big event. The last one https://www.facebook.com/ thing to do now. I ask myself: Can I WaCoChapter/?fref=ts P.O. Box 202 they put on was huge! It was held at the stand for what is right? Cornelius, OR 97113 May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 9

our officers at work A.B.A.T.E. State Board Minutes 10 April 2021 –– Ciddici's-south and Zoom Deb Rheault state secretary This meeting was held in person at Ciddici’s Pizza – south location and through Zoom video conferencing. [email protected] Pledge of allegiance and a Treasurer – Karen Tolle stated moment of silence for the downed that chapters will have to request military and any downed brothers reimbursement in writing for and sisters was recognized. cancelled events due to Covid-19. Welcome. Only chapters who paid their Meeting called to order – By sanctioning fees will be reimbursed. state coordinator Troy Stevens at So far seven chapters are 12:14 p.m. (1214) requesting refunds. Nine chapters were represented. Chapters need to clarify whether Nine of nine chapters in attend- they want to be reimbursed for last ance were eligible to vote. year’s sanctioning fees or do they Chapters excused – Douglas plan on donating it to the state fund. County. Savings = $36,891.70 Unexcused – Lower Columbia. forward from the February board The following chapters responsible Checking = $ 7,528.72 Guests and first-time attendees meeting regarding the changes in for these latest members are Central Paypal = $ 228.83 – Joan McDowell on Zoom. the operating manual in regards to Oregon, Douglas County, Josephine Combined total = $44,649.25 Motion to accept the March state wording and/or line deletion. Each County, and North Coast. The post office box return service board minutes as printed in the April chapter representative was given [email protected] fund has spent $2.46 leaving a state newspaper by Bob (Hub City, a copy of the proposed changes. Sanctioning officer – Jimmy balance of $155.63 seconded by Dave. (A list of the proposed changes Kasner has been busy with getting [email protected] Executive Board was in the July 2020 A.B.A.T.E. insurance certificates for upcoming Officer’s Reports newspaper under announcements.) events. Officer’s Reports James Niece is forwarding the final The Fossil Campout sanctioning State auditor – Larry Hassett Coordinator – Troy Stevens draft. Look for it in the May state form needs to have the additional is working on getting all of the will reserve comments until end of newspaper. Lincoln County had an insureds added. He will mail the chapters on the same page. meeting. answer for the motion in January. certificate to Gene Mortimore as [email protected] [email protected] (Original motion from the 2020 soon as he gets it. Newspaper editor – Rot Path Recording secretary – Deb planning session). [email protected] thanked everyone for being at the Rheault-Kasner said “Hi” to 2. Board of directors – If you are Vice-coordinator (north) – meeting in whatever form they took. everyone. She was unable to be required to have a brief report, you < V A C A N T > (Physical or video.) there in person. She was helping need to e-mail me a copy of that [email protected] Chapter reports are due today. to care for her brother, Gary, until report for the minutes. Vice-coordinator (south) – Todd Kudos to five chapters for already he gets back on his feet from being [email protected] Sahlberg. (Absent, excused) Kathy having their reports turned in. hospitalized on and off for the past Membership secretary – Jackie says there’s not much to report at He obtained newspaper end couple weeks. She was following Kilpatrick. (Absent, excused) Karen this time. rolls left over from the newspaper on Zoom with Karen and Jimmy read her report. [email protected] printing process for use at Fossil taking notes in her absence. There are eight new members as Vice-coordinator (east) – Rick Campout for kids’ activity and Two things: of 26 March 2021. Prentice said that events are still banners. 1. State representatives – Be The total number of members is at being cancelled. Not much else to ready to vote on the motion brought 639. report at this time. ( continued on next page ) page 10 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper – May 2021 A.B.A.T.E. State Board Meeting 10 Apr 2021 ( continued from previous page )

Rot Path reminded people that polyester them e-mailed to him at: The May 1st Motorcyclists Aware- meet on-line with Zoom the Monday after material should never be worn directly [email protected] ness Rally will be held at the Linn county the state board at 6 p.m. (1800) against the skin, especially as face masks. fairgrounds at noon on Saturday, 01 May Five minute break Although the material is comfortable, in a < > 2021 in Albany. Take exit 234 in Albany. New Business fire it melts at a low temperature and can Products director – Kathy Sahlberg On another note Don would like to speak • The Modified Dolls of Oregon had a fuse with human skin. Always have a layer said that she needs all the chapters current on behalf of A.B.A.T.E of Oregon at the sponsorship request. of natural fiber (such as cotton) between information. next Governor’s Advisory Committee on After some discussion, it was decided that polyester and your skin. She’d also like to hear from chapters Motorcycle Safety (G.A.C.M.S.) and has at this time we were unable to sponsor their [email protected] regarding what they want or need. (i.e. – asked the board of director’s permission. event. Vice-coordinator – < V A C A N T > T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, bumper stickers?) The answer was yes and they thanked Don • Motions – (None) [email protected] Reach out and let her know. for his efforts. State web master – James Niece noted What does your chapter want? www.BikePAC.com Closing comments – Troy Stevens that a glitch had come into play for the Fossil [email protected] M.R.F. representative – Campout web site. Otherwise everything is Assistant products director – Dave < V A C A N T > Announcements on-line and up- to-date. Meeker (Absent, unexcused) [email protected] • With ongoing changes due to Covid-19 [email protected] [email protected] C.O.C. representative – Mike Friend restrictions, check the state web site often at: State swap meets – James Niece stated Education director – < V A C A N T > (Absent, excused) stated that they finally http://www.abateoforegon.net that the the 13 June 2021 state swap meet State representatives, please ask your had a meeting but that there wasn’t much to • The next state board of directors meeting was moving forward. chapters for a volunteer for this position. It report at this time. will be on Saturday, 08 May at noon. (Fossil [email protected] is very important. [email protected] Campout planning meeting before hand at 11 State run coordinators (Fossil Quartermaster – Gene Mortimore Sergeant-at-arms (north) – a.m.) Campout) – You can e-mail Cindy at: announced that the pavilion at Bear < V A C A N T > The location is unknown at this time, but [email protected] Hollow Campground is in the process of [email protected] is likely to be Ciddici’s Pizza at either their They need some way for participants to completion. Marine grade plywood used in Sergeant-at-arms (south) – Joy Reyes. south or downtown location. Keep checking use credit cards during the event. Karen its construction has gone up in price. (Absent, excused) the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon web site to confirm mentioned she is working on a credit card He also needs the insurance certificate [email protected] location at: machine. Don mentioned that Paypal has a from sanctioning as soon as he can get it. Sergeant-at-arms (east) – Gene http://www.abateoforegon.net virtual terminal for accepting payments on [email protected] Mortimore. Not much to report the spot. They will follow up on this after A.B.A.T.E.’s BikePAC represent-ative – [email protected] Motion to adjourn made by Bob (Hub the meeting. Frank Saxton. (Absent, excused) Legislative director – Frank Saxton City), seconded by Kathy (Jackson County). [email protected] Don Mason reported for Frank that SB– (absent, excused) has a legislative report in Adjourned at 2:56 p.m. (1456) Historian – Gary Lechne (Absent, 574 (lane sharing) is heading to the floor for this newspaper. excused) a final vote and is looking like it will pass. [email protected] Submitted by, Deb Rheault-Kasner reported that he has SB–166 requiring headlights to be on for started a new book for the historian. If you every driver has failed. Old Business -- Deb Rheault-Kasner should have any pics, flyers, or musings HB–2538, the exhaust bill, will not be S.T.E.A.M. – We are moving forward state recording secretary regarding your event and such, please get going through committee. with this year’s S.T.E.A.M. planning. We [email protected] Legislative Director Report Frank I am traveling the U.S.A. much like Wyatt, fighter and it has been a passion of mine since 1a – of or relating to government, a Captain America did in the movie Easyrider. a very young age. I have a lot of experience government, or the conduct of government. Saxton So regrettable will not be available to attend and successes killing bills detrimental to the b – of, relating to, or concerned with the April board of directors meeting. But biker lifestyle and promoting legislation that the making as distinguished from the greetings from N.O.L.A., The Big Easy! makes our life easier. (Like being able to administration of governmental policy. I am disheartened that very few A.B.A.T.E. pump your own gasoline, passed during my I believe what these folks mean is that “the enemy” will not get you anywhere most members seem to be interested in legislative tenure as executive director of BikePAC and they do not want A.B.A.T.E. to be a partisan of the time. matters. And even fewer seem to care much as your state legislative director.) organization. And I completely agree with One of the things that really lights my about totalitarian enactments even though I’m happy to volunteer my time towards those sentiments. fire about SB–574, our lane-sharing bill, is we Americans are living under more tyranny the betterment of motorcyclists so long as my Anyone who knows anything about that it has broad bipartisan support. Even if today than in any period during my overly efforts are wanted, needed, and appreciated. getting legislative wins knows that few L.S.O. fails (which seems unlikely this time long lifetime. Not a complaint, necessarily. Much has been made over the years successes will be had if you alienate half the around), we have nevertheless made a lot of Just a statement of undeniable fact. of folks in A.B.A.T.E. not wanting to be legislators in an assembly. That is to say that As many of you know, I have earned political. viewing all democrats or all republicans as hashmarks down to the ground as a freedom Definition of political: ( continued on page 16 ) May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 11 STATE OFFICER GUIDELINES Proposed Revisions (14Apr2021) meet on-line with Zoom the Monday after the state board at 6 p.m. (1800) operation and planning of state events, 2. Process all new or renewal memberships A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant State with the assistance of the state sergeant- and changes of address. to A.B.A.T.E. operations. New Business Officer of-arms. 3. Send an updated monthly membership 8. Perform such duties as assigned by the • The Modified Dolls of Oregon had a 6. One of the vice-coordinators may be list to all chapter membership secretaries state coordinator, executive board, or sponsorship request. Descriptions designated by the coordinator to be in and provide membership forms and board of directors. After some discussion, it was decided that charge of the A.B.A.T.E. inventory list packets to the chapter membership at this time we were unable to sponsor their A. State coordinator and the inventory locations. secretaries. F. State auditor event. The state coordinator shall: 7. Have internet access, electronic hardware, 4. Assist the treasurer in maintaining an The state auditor shall: • Motions – (None) 1. Preside at board of director and executive and software required to receive and accurate account of all dues and fees 1. Receive all chapter bank and financial board meetings. deliver on-line information. collected. statements on a monthly basis. This Closing comments – Troy Stevens 2. Exercise the general supervision 8. Perform such duties as assigned by the 5. Make all possible efforts to assist the can be in the form of Quicken, general and administration of A.B.A.T.E. state coordinator, executive board, or chapter membership secretaries in the ledger or hand written, if necessary. Announcements organizational affairs. board of directors. recruitment of new or renewal members. Refer to the current financial policies • With ongoing changes due to Covid-19 3. Follow and comply with the directives 6. On a monthly basis, send renewal notices and procedures. restrictions, check the state web site often at: of the board of directors and executive C. State secretary to members whose membership is due 2. If a chapter does not submit their http://www.abateoforegon.net board. The state secretary shall: for renewal. monthly financial report on time, the • The next state board of directors meeting 4. See that the A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all 1. Take accurate minutes of all regular and 7. Provide updated mailing lists and labels state auditor must make contact with will be on Saturday, 08 May at noon. (Fossil other A.B.A.T.E. documents that are special meetings of the the state board as required for monthly newsletter the chapter treasurer in a timely manner. Campout planning meeting before hand at 11 relevant to A.B.A.T.E. operations are of directors or the state executive board. mailing or other A.B.A.T.E. business. If the chapter treasurer is unresponsive, a.m.) maintained and followed. a. Date and sign all minutes taken to 8. Obtain and maintain legislative district the state auditor must then make The location is unknown at this time, but 5. Oversee all state level committees and verify authenticity. information for each member. contact with the chapter coordinator. is likely to be Ciddici’s Pizza at either their all chapter operations. 2. Make all minutes available for use at 9. Have internet access, electronic hardware, If neither the chapter treasurer, nor the south or downtown location. Keep checking 6. Operate in accordance with the state board or executive board meetings. and software required to receive and chapter coordinator are responsive, the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon web site to confirm A.B.A.T.E. bylaws and all other 3. Read minutes from prior state board deliver on-line information. then the state auditor will report non- location at: A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant meetings. 10. Operate in accordance with the compliance to the state treasurer and / http://www.abateoforegon.net to A.B.A.T.E. operations. 4. Forward a copy of any meeting minutes A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other or the state board of directors. 7. Be the official spokesperson for to all board member and officers within A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant 3. Print and review all chapter reports and Motion to adjourn made by Bob (Hub A.B.A.T.E. one week ( 7 days ) of the meeting. to A.B.A.T.E. operations. compare with bank statements. The City), seconded by Kathy (Jackson County). 8. Be one of the three (3) authorized signers 5. Submit a copy the state board meeting 11. Perform such duties as assigned by the state auditor is responsible for filing Adjourned at 2:56 p.m. (1456) for state funds. minutes to the newsletter editor for state coordinator, executive board, or and maintaining a hard copy of all 9. Exercise any and all duties, powers, and publishing in the state newsletter. board of directors. transactions. Submitted by, functions, for or incident to the office of 6. Verify the proper writing of motions and 4. Create a reconciliation summary. the coordinator. keep a running record of all motions E. State treasurer 5. Import chapter transactions into state -- Deb Rheault-Kasner 10. Have internet access, electronic made in a motion logbook. The state treasurer shall: accounting package. state recording secretary hardware, and software required to a. The motion logbook is to be available for 1. Be responsible for all A.B.A.T.E. financial 6. Generate a status of chapter financial [email protected] receive and deliver on-line information. viewing at all state board meetings. transactions and keeping accurate reports statement for the monthly state 11. Perform such duties as assigned by the 7. Keep a record of all correspondence records of all A.B.A.T.E. financial board meeting and send to the state board of directors or executive board. received by A.B.A.T.E. transactions. treasurer. The state treasurer will then 8. Write all correspondence, letters, notes, 2. Be responsible for all accounting and present the statement to the board of B. Vice-coordinator ( 1 - 3 people ) cards, and etc. record keeping at state fund-raising directors at the state board meeting. The vice-coordinators shall: 9. Have internet access, electronic hardware, events. 7. The statement must be received by the 1. Work under the direction of the and software required to receive and 3. Oversee all chapter treasures and chapter state treasurer at least one full week coordinator and perform such duties deliver on-line information. bank accounts in accordance with prior to the state board meeting. as assigned by the coordinator or 10. Operate in accordance with the the A.B.A.T.E. financial policies and 8. At the end of the calendar year, all executive board. A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other procedures. information acquired should be 2. In the absence of the coordinator, A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant 4. Cause to happen, all tax filings, records, transmitted to the person responsible exercise the duties of the coordinator. to A.B.A.T.E. operations. etc. and any tax payments required by for doing the state tax report. 3. Be responsible for smooth continuous 11. Perform such duties as assigned by the law. 9. Have internet access, electronic operations of the state board. state coordinator, executive board, or 5. Be one of the three (3 ) authorized signers hardware, and software required to 4. Operate in accordance with the board of directors. for state funds. receive and deliver on-line information. A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other 6. Have internet access, electronic hardware, 10. Operate in accordance with the A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant D. Membership Secretary and software required to receive and A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other to A.B.A.T.E. operations. The membership secretary shall: deliver on-line information. A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant Fossil Campout State 1. Maintain and keep an accurate list of 7. Operate in accordance with the 5. Assist the and ( continued on next page ) Swap Meet coordinators in the names and addresses of all members. 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to A.B.A.T.E. operations. services, and etc. to the state board for 8. Recommend organizational media service announcement (P.S.A.) tapes, and 11. Perform such duties as assigned by the approval. priorities. etc. state coordinator, executive board, or a. Be responsible for contracting for services 9. Assist other media officers in their efforts 6. Clear any advanced promotion board of directors. as needed. to acquire materials for publication. materials with the state coordinator, or 13. Meet publishing deadlines. 10. Assist chapter officers in their media if unavailable, a vice-coordinator or G. Newspaper Editor ( media officer ) 14. Have internet access, electronic efforts. another media officer. All official press The Newsletter Editor shall: hardware, and software required to 11. Receive cooperation and support from releases for chapters must be cleared 1. Produce a monthly newsletter which receive and deliver on-line information. individuals members. Media officers through the state public relations director shall include at a minimum. 15. Operate in accordance with the shall also have the authority to establish or state coordinator before release. a. Minutes from the state board meetings A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other a committee with the purpose of getting 7. Have the authority to edit, approve, or and chapter reports as submitted. A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant to assistance with establishing priorities, reject material submitted for publication. b. A list of the state officers which shows A.B.A.T.E. operations. projects and other work tasks. 8. Have the authority to “speak” publicly on their phone numbers, fax numbers and 16. Perform such duties as assigned by the 12. Recommend vendors, electronic services behalf of the organization, for the good of e-mail addresses as applicable. state coordinator, executive board, or and etc. to the state board for approval. the organization. c. A list of chapter contacts, chapter board of directors. a. Be responsible for contracting for 9. Involve other media officers when making meeting place addresses and meeting services as needed. a potentially controversial decision. An times. H. State web site editor ( media officer ) 13. With assistance from the newsletter opinion must be sought from at least one d. Appropriate correspondence or The state web site editor shall: editor, shall acquire materials for other media officer or the coordinator information of interest to the member- 1. Have overall responsibility and authority publication. when making these decisions. In ship. for construction and maintenance of the 14. Have internet access, electronic accordance with the media guidelines, 2. Report all advertising income to the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. web sites hardware, and software required to these decisions should be brought to the treasurer for records with a list of which shall include at a minimum: receive and deliver on-line information. attention of the state board, through the advertisers a. A list of the state officers which shows 15. Operate in accordance with the state coordinator, if there are liability 3. Monitor chapter newsletters and report their phone numbers, fax numbers and A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other concerns. inappropriate literature to the state board. e-mail addresses as applicable. A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant to 10. Recommend any additions or changes 4, Have the authority to edit, approve, or b. A list of chapter contacts, chapter meeting A.B.A.T.E. operations. to the A.B.A.T.E. by-laws, guidelines, reject material submitted for publication. place addresses and meeting times. 16. Perform such duties as assigned by the policies, and/or procedures as it relates to 5. Have the authority to “speak” publicly on c. Appropriate “hot links” for state officers state coordinator, executive board, or the media operations of A.B.A.T.E. behalf of the organization, for the good and chapter web sites. board of directors. 11. Recommend organizational media of the organization. d. Distinctive recommended motorcycle priorities. 6. Involve other media officers when links and individual member links. I. Public Relations Director (Media 12. Assist other media officers in their efforts making a potentially controversial e. A list of state and chapter runs, events, Officer ) to acquire materials for publication. decision. An opinion must be sought fund raisers, and etc. The Public Relations Director shall: 13. Assist chapter officers in their media from at least one other media officer 2. Be responsible for editorial content of the 1. Provide and coordinate public relations on efforts. or the state coordinator when making web site. behalf of A.B.A.T.E. which includes, but 14. Receive cooperation and support from these decisions. In accordance with the 3. Establish general guidelines for material is not limited to: public speaking, multi- individuals members. Media officers media guidelines, these decisions should to be published, subject to approval by media productions, press releases and shall also have the authority to establish be brought to the attention of the state the state board of directors. other means of communications. a committee with the purpose of getting board, through the state coordinator, if 4, Have the authority to edit, approve, or 2. Coordinate the education of non-members assistance with establishing priorities, there are liability concerns. reject material submitted for publication. and the general public about the existence, projects and other work tasks. 7. Recommend any additions or changes 5. Have the authority to “speak” publicly on policies and objectives of A.B.A.T.E. 15. Recommend vendors, electronic services, to the A.B.A.T.E. by-laws, guidelines, behalf of the organization, for the good of with the assistance of the chapter public and etc. to the state board for approval. policies, and/or procedures as it relates the organization. relations officers. a. Be responsible for contracting for services to the media operations of A.B.A.T.E. 6. Involve other media officers when making 3. Arrange and communicate information to as needed. 8. Recommend organizational media a potentially controversial decision. non-A.B.A.T.E. organizations. 16. Have internet access, electronic hardware, priorities. An opinion must be sought from at 4. Responsible for actively promoting and software required to receive and 9. Assist other media officers in their efforts least one other media officer or the A.B.A.T.E. and individual contributions deliver on-line information. to acquire materials for publication. state coordinator when making these by A.B.A.T.E. members internally, as well 17. Operate in accordance with the A.B.A.T.E. 10. Assist chapter officers in their media decisions. In accordance with the media as to the general public, media sources by-laws and all other A.B.A.T.E. efforts. guidelines, these decisions should be and other motorcycle organizations. documents that are relevant to A.B.A.T.E. 11. Receive cooperation and support from brought to the attention of the state board, 5. Maintain and provide advertising for operations. individuals members. Media officers through the state coordinator, if there are A.B.A.T.E. with multi-media, tri-folds, 18. Perform such duties as assigned by the shall also have the authority to establish liability concerns. press releases and other means of state coordinator, executive board, or a committee with the purpose of getting 7. Recommend any additions or changes communication. board of directors. assistance with establishing priorities, to the A.B.A.T.E. by-laws, guidelines, a. Responsible for the tracking, handling, projects, and other work tasks. policies, and/or procedures as it relates to distribution and return of public relation 12. Recommend vendors, electronic the media operations of A.B.A.T.E. materials, such as tri-folds, flyers, public ( continued on next page ) May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 13 STATE OFFICER GUIDELINES ( continued from previous page ) service announcement (P.S.A.) tapes, and A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant procedures. report these transactions to the state etc. J. Legislative director to A.B.A.T.E. operations. 5. Assist with chapter efforts to have chapter treasurer. 6. Clear any advanced promotion The legislative director shall: 7. Perform such duties as assigned by the runs, events, fund raisers and etc. 4. Cooperate with the state treasurer in materials with the state coordinator, or 1. Keep the executive board and board of state coordinator, executive board, or 6. Work with the media officers in maintaining a working capital account if unavailable, a vice-coordinator or directors informed about legislative board of directors. promoting the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, for the purchase of A.B.A.T.E. products. another media officer. All official press developments which could or will Inc. swap meet events. 5. Work with the media officers in releases for chapters must be cleared affect the aims of A.B.A.T.E. as per the L. Fossil Campout Coordinator 7. Have internet access, electronic promoting the A.B.A.T.E. products to through the state public relations director A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon by-laws. ( Article The Fossil Campout coordinator shall: hardware, and software required to the membership. or state coordinator before release. III – Purpose ) 1. Make all arrangements and contracts receive and deliver on-line information. 6. Conduct the raffle drawings and/or 7. Have the authority to edit, approve, or 2. Be responsible for disseminating to provide any properties or permits 8. Operate in accordance with the 50/50 drawings at state runs, events, reject material submitted for publication. legislative information to the required to have the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other fund raisers and etc. 8. Have the authority to “speak” publicly on membership by any means available. Inc, Fossil Campout event. A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant 7. Have internet access, electronic behalf of the organization, for the good of 3. Submit legislative information to 2. Coordinate all functions related to to A.B.A.T.E. operations. hardware, and software required to the organization. the newsletter editor and the state staging the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. 9. Perform such duties as assigned by the receive and deliver on-line information. 9. Involve other media officers when making web master for publication when Fossil Campout event. state coordinator, executive board, or 8. Operate in accordance with the a potentially controversial decision. An appropriate. 3. Coordinate the staffing required to board of directors. A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other opinion must be sought from at least one 4. Have internet access, electronic provide an A.B.A.T.E. information booth, A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant other media officer or the coordinator hardware, and software required to gate and security functions at the A.B.A.T.E. N. Sergeant-at-arms ( Three people ) to A.B.A.T.E. operations. when making these decisions. In receive and deliver on-line information. of Oregon, Inc. Fossil Campout event. The sergeants-at-arms shall: 9. Perform such duties as assigned by the accordance with the media guidelines, 5. Operate in accordance with the 4. Operate the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon. 1. Be responsible for security at state board state coordinator, executive board, or these decisions should be brought to the A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other Inc. Fossil Campout event in accordance meetings, state runs, events, fund raisers board of directors. attention of the state board, through the A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant with the relevant A.B.A.T.E. policies and and any other state functions requiring state coordinator, if there are liability to A.B.A.T.E. operations. procedures. security. P. Historian concerns. 6. Perform such duties as assigned by the 5. Assist with chapter efforts to have 2. Be responsible for the orderly operation The historian shall: 10. Recommend any additions or changes state coordinator, executive board, or chapter runs, events, fund raisers and etc. of state board meetings, and shall carry 1. Have the responsibility of maintaining to the A.B.A.T.E. by-laws, guidelines, board of directors. 6. Work with the media officers in out their duties with the assistance a running record of the A.B.A.T.E. policies, and/or procedures as it relates to promoting the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. of the vice-coordinators for proper activities that occur throughout the the media operations of A.B.A.T.E. K. Education director Fossil Campout event. parliamentary procedures. year. 11. Recommend organizational media The education director shall: 7. Have internet access, electronic 3. Be responsible for the proper handling a. Keep an album/albums of appropriate priorities. 1. Coordinate and administer the efforts hardware, and software required to receive of the A.B.A.T.E. banner and U.S. flag. newsletters, photos, articles, flyers, 12. Assist other media officers in their efforts to educate the motorcycling public and deliver on-line information. 4. One of the sergeant-at-arms may be newspaper clippings, and other items to acquire materials for publication. and public road users at large, on the 8. Operate in accordance with the designated by the state coordinator to of interest or information about 13. Assist chapter officers in their media positive aspects of motorcycles as A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other A.B.A.T.E. be in charge of the A.B.A.T.E. inventory state runs, events, fund raisers, and efforts. transportation. documents that are relevant to A.B.A.T.E. list and the inventory locations. activities. 14. Receive cooperation and support from 2. Be responsible for the logistics, operations. 5. Have internet access, electronic b. Insure that all albums or records are individuals members. Media officers organization, scheduling and 9. Perform such duties as assigned by the hardware, and software required to preserved as well as possible and that shall also have the authority to establish presentation of the Seminar to Educate state coordinator, executive board, or board receive and deliver on-line information. they are made accessible for events a committee with the purpose of getting and Motivate. (S.T.E.A.M.) of directors. 6. Operate in accordance with the or fund raisers upon request. assistance with establishing priorities, a. Monitor teaching techniques, program A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other 2. Be responsible for the recording of projects and other work tasks. content, and outreach efforts. M. State swap meet coordinator A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant events by means of a camera, video 15. Recommend vendors, electronic services, b. Update the program materials and The swap meet coordinator shall: to A.B.A.T.E. operations. equipment, or sound equipment as and etc. to the state board for approval. information as required. 1. Make all arrangements and contracts 7. Perform such duties as assigned by the applicable. a. Be responsible for contracting for services c. Works with the media officers to provide any properties or permits state coordinator, executive board, or 3. Have internet access, electronic as needed. to promote S.T.E.A.M. to the required to have the A.B.A.T.E. of board of directors. hardware, and software required to 16. Have internet access, electronic hardware, membership. Oregon, Inc, swap meet events. ( Spring receive and deliver on-line information. and software required to receive and d. Keep records of classes given. and fall ) O. Products director 4. Operate in accordance with the deliver on-line information. 3. Work to find new avenues of educating 2. Coordinate all functions related to The products director shall: A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other 17. Operate in accordance with the A.B.A.T.E. the public and meeting the education staging the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. 1. Be responsible for the purchase, storage, A.B.A.T.E. documents that are relevant by-laws and all other A.B.A.T.E. needs of the motorcycling community. swap meet events. distribution, display, and selling of to A.B.A.T.E. operations. documents that are relevant to A.B.A.T.E. 4. Administer any education programs 3. Coordinate the staffing required to A.B.A.T.E. products at state runs, events, 5. Perform such duties as assigned by the operations. established and/or operated by provide an A.B.A.T.E. information fund raisers, and etc. state coordinator, executive board, or 18. Perform such duties as assigned by the A.B.A.T.E. booth, gate and security functions at the 2. Be responsible for the ordering and board of directors. state coordinator, executive board, or 5. Have internet access, electronic A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. swap meet distribution of A.B.A.T.E. products to board of directors. hardware, and software required to events. the chapter product directors and keep receive and deliver on-line information. 4. Operate the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon. Inc. records of the transactions. 6. Operate in accordance with the swap meet events in accordance with 3. Keep accurate records of orders, ( continued on next page ) A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other the relevant A.B.A.T.E. policies and purchases and funds received; and page 14 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper – May 2021 STATE OFFICER GUIDELINES ( continued from previous page )

Q. Sanctioning officer prior to or by the 10th of the R. Quartermaster account for the management of The sanctioning officer shall: month. The quartermaster shall: A.B.A.T.E. properties. 1. Be responsible for the proper 4. Be responsible for obtaining event 1. Be responsible for the procurement, 2. Have internet access, electronic sanctioning of all A.B.A.T.E. insurance coverage for A.B.A.T.E. purchase, maintenance, hardware, and software required events that require sanctioning. 5. Have internet access, electronic storage, inventory, distribution, to receive and deliver on-line a. Have an exact understanding hardware, and software required disposition and record keeping information. of, and act in accordance to receive and deliver on-line of the entirety of A.B.A.T.E. 3. Operate in accordance with the with the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon information. properties. A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other sanctioning guidelines. 6. Operate in accordance with the a. Keep accurate records of orders, A.B.A.T.E. documents that are 2. Be responsible for maintaining A.B.A.T.E. by-laws and all other purchases, work orders, relevant to A.B.A.T.E. operations. records of the sanctioned A.B.A.T.E. documents that are incurred costs, monies handled 4. Perform such duties as assigned by A.B.A.T.E. events. relevant to A.B.A.T.E. operations. and etc. and report these to the the state coordinator, executive 3. Transmit / deliver the flyers of 7. Perform such duties as assigned state treasurer. board, or board of directors. sanctioned events to the newsletter by the state coordinator, executive b. Cooperate with the state treasurer -- 30 -- editor and the web page editors board, or board of directors. in maintaining a working capital BikePAC Report

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Our mission is to protect 574. This is our latest motorcycle lane the first Saturday of each month. motorcycle rights in the state of sharing bill. (Or, if you prefer, lane Due to the May rally, our next Oregon. splitting, lane filtering, lane slicing, meeting is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 05 I’d like to give you an update on dicing, or mincing. Everyone has a June. BikePAC of Oregon’s activities over favorite.) This bill lets riders escape Visit the past year. the “pinch point” between cars in http://www.bikepac.com I think it’s fair to say this has been stop-and-go highway traffic by riding for more information on how to O B r i one of the most remarkable years between lanes of traffic. This is going connect. k e most of us have ever lived through. to be a major benefit to riders who I sure hope to see you there. e pass through traffic-congested areas. g P Most of the stuff that punctuates our Finally, we’re in need of a good o A calendar got cancelled. Pretty much We’ve seen some of the strongest secretary. If you’d like to make a n C everything shut down, and we are support ever for lane splitting. difference for motorcycle rights in now witnessing an almost entirely If you haven’t dropped a line Oregon, and you’re good at taking virtual legislature. to your state senator or your state notes and organizing stuff, we sure I’m pleased to say that our annual representative asking them to support could use your help. May Motorcyclist Awareness Rally is SB–574, why not take a minute to do And most importantly, I hope back. (We were forced to cancel last so? Just go to you get your bike out and enjoy year.) Sadly, we were not able to get https://laneshareoregon.com/ everything the open road has to offer a permit to use the state capitol steps and enter your address. The tool this season. this year. So instead, we’re going to will then automatically populate an be holding the rally at 12 p.m. at the e-mail message to your state senator Ride free, Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany. and representative. Send them a short (North-bound I-5 exit 234; south- and polite note to support SB–574 -- Jonas Acres bound I-5 exit 233.) with their vote. It really helps. executive director I sure hope you’ll join us there. Also, consider joining us for our BikePAC of Oregon This year, we’ve run senate bill monthly meetings. We meet on-line May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 15

From yer . . . Rot Path A Damn Good Burger crusty ol’ editor rowing in circles ( big enough to be seen from space ) c.o.e. – 232 ( Personal views of the editor. Not to be confused with reality or endorsement by A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon.)

A day before the April state board gan to consider buying a new car. burger in the state, but rather a fun way • • • meeting, yer crusty ol’ editor was in Sa- Finishing the burger, he found him- to come up with ride destinations that lem (our state capitol where they keep self craving another one. pay off with great eats. Do people think yer crusty ol’ editor your governor) doing errands and pick- What's going on here? Yer crusty ol' editor's initial contri- enjoys wearing a face mask during this ing up newspapers for chapter repre- Is there something addictive being bution is the Washington Street Steak- Covid-19 pandemic? sentatives to take back to their members put into fast food-like servings that house and Pub in downtown Dallas. The answer is no, he detests it. after the Saturday meeting. triggers desires for more of everything? (About a dozen miles west of Salem, He has trouble breathing with a prop- There happened to be a double arch Eat, eat, eat . . . Buy, buy, buy. just off highway 22.) They use fresh er double-layer mask if he has to do fast food place nearby, so c.o.e. swung certified Angus beef that has never been much walking, but he wears it anyway into the drive-through because he was • • • frozen. and takes frequent rest breaks. feeling peckish. It was the first time he The first time c.o.e. bit into one of Why put up with such discomfort? had eaten one of their burgers in two or Which brings yer well-fed c.o.e to a their burgers, the taste transported him For you. three decades. He went for one of their question – Where are the best hamburg- back to the 1950s and '60s. c.o.e. has had both his antivirus higher end four ounce jobs with cheese ers in Oregon? He hadn't realized how bland and shots, so he is unlikely to contract the and bacon. So this is your quest for the sum- tasteless modern frozen burgers had be- disease. But that means he could still After finding a shady parking spot mer: to explore the back roads and blue come, mainly because of all the sauces be carrying it and infect others who are facing some auto dealerships across Sa- highways of Oregon, sampling burg- and other ingredients smothering them. not taking preventative precautions. lem Parkway, your c.o.e. dug into his ers from local eateries. (No fast food Although their burgers prices range And neither he nor they may realize it brunch, not expecting any more than chains.) Share your discoveries with from $10–16 (which is pretty pricey happened. cardboard-like fare from so long ago. the rest of us on the Oregon A.B.A.T.E. for a hamburger), you have the option So c.o.e. will continue to huff and What a shock. Facebook site, telling what is so special of getting them with sweet potato fries, puff and take breaks to sit rather than The burger was actually juicy, tasty, about the burger you found. (Complete- which are incredibly wonderful. endanger any of you. He is not alone in and really good! ly subjective.) Definitely worth a road trip. his actions. Halfway through the meal, c.o.e. be- This isn't a contest to name the best His main concerns are the folks who, for whatever reason, refuse to par- ticipate in helping end this pandemic. M A Y Cryptogram They are like people in a lifeboat who refuse to help row to shore, resulting in the boat being swept out to sea. This is a time for everyone to pull to- ) W P A Y U H F V P W W B M H J Y C I Y B J H M N D Y M D W Y . gether. The sooner we all reach shore 26

safely, the sooner people can go back N D Y M D W Y X L C H U N P C Y H Q Y X C Y W E Y C H M W P A Y U H F . to acting on their personal beliefs.

P H P C N A W Y C C P B O H Q N H X L C H A Y Y N U B Y J Contacting yer crusty ol’ editor: Phone: (503)–838–6893 (Polk county) A Y K M U Y P H I N B A Y Y B R M F Y J . E-mail: [email protected] Mail: A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. att. newspaper editor -- I Q N U W Y C I N W Y A I M W H M B P.O. box 4504 Portland, Oregon 97208 Note: Photos and copy-ready artwork should be stiffened with cardboard to prevent folding, spindling, or mutilating. Include a self-stamped A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z addressed envelope if you want your material HOW CRYPTOGRAMS WORK: The idea here is that each letter in the cryptogram represents a letter of the alphabet. ( “Y” might equal “L” fer instance.) Look fer word patterns to returned. (Otherwise the c.o.e. has a woodstove help establish which word is what. (Single letters will be “I” or “A”; “the” and “and” are common three-letter words; the most widely used English letter is “E”.) Spies used to send messages using cryptograms because they kept their opponents busy trying to crack the code while the spies went about their skullduggery. Cryptogram answer is elsewhere . like on page and your unclaimed contributions may end up Now days cryptograms is mostly recreational. ( keeping his toes warm.) page 16 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper – May 2021 Legislative Director A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon ( continued from page 10 )

Indian Creek Members new friends on both sides of the aisle during our efforts to obtain broad support for this monthly Monday musings important bill. >> Zoom video conference meeting << That said, there are some undeniable truths in the U.S.A.’s current legislative next meeting: landscape. I’m not going to call out specific elected officials in this piece but I would ask • 03 May. – 7 p.m. (PT) A.B.A.T.E. members to take note of the letter beside each person’s name who is from computer or smart phone: sponsoring or voting for legislation that negatively effects motorcyclists. And more Meeting ID: 990 3994 7156 broadly, which party seems to be forwarding bills that further restrict our freedoms and Passcode: rights as Americans. abate I’d also ask our membership to become ------more familiar with the voting records from landline or dumb phone: of those legislators in Salem and in Monday, 08 Feburary 2021 particular, the voting records of their own +1–(253)–215–8782 representatives and senators. Legislators who actively support U.S. (Tacoma) dismantling the U.S. second amendment and promote nanny state regulations and Passcode: 265523 policies tend to be the same people who vote against BikePAC bills or propose bills that CHECK ON-LINE FOR UPDATES BikePAC strongly opposes. Does this mean that we should actively work to get members of the opposing political party elected to replace those who would vote against us? Not necessarily. Mitch Greenlick (H–33) was my state representatives and neighbor for several decades. I had a long time cordial relationship with representative Greenlick and he was always polite and professional with me. However, up until his last years in Salem, he was pretty much a guaranteed “no” vote for any bill that BikePAC initiated. In fact, in the early 2000’s, he was so antagonistic towards us that I ran against him in the primary of 2004. I ran against this democrat as a long-time democrat myself. You can do this too. Running for political office is a lot easier than most might think. (Of course winning an election is something else again.) There are 90 legislators down in Salem and about half of them are at least lukewarm supporters of motorcycling issues. If less than 10% of our membership ran for elected office in 2022 and won, it would be close to 100% support for anything motorcycle ( continued on next page ) May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 17 Legislative Director ( continued from previous page ) related down there! You have six months or so to get your ducks in a row, so to speak, if you want to file to run. So once again, I am proposing that the way to change the direction a political party is heading is to not just fight them but to join them! Introduce yourself to your elected officials and get to know them. Attend their town halls and visit them at the capitol or at an on-line Zoom meeting. All it took in my case was sending my representative and senator an e-mail requesting a meeting. They were both very gracious and even though they may not turn out to be supporters, at least I have a one-to- one relationship with both of them. Start attending your county central committee meetings. Each political party holds them, usually on a monthly basis. Become a precinct committee person. (P.C.P.) It’s ridiculously easy. Get involved with committees aimed at solving problems in areas of life that interest you: Health, education, transportation. CHECK ON-LINE FOR UPDATES You’ll be surprised at how fun, exciting, and empowering it can be to be part of the grass roots political process. 44 th Annual Get yourself elected to be a delegate at your party’s annual convention which is 28 – 31 May 2021 where the real action happens. Twenty years ago, a crew of about three dozen A.B.A.T.E. members showed up at the democratic party annual convention in Eugene and they moved mountains.

I’m a life member of A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, so I will be here as long as the organization continues to exist. I’m ready, willing and able to serve, but only if those services are actually wanted. If all the membership wants is a bland, one sentence legislative report once a month, that’s certainly easy enough to accommodate. I believe that we can do better than that though. Should any A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon member or prospective member care to participate in the legislative process or hear about what BikePAC is doing down in Salem, they are warmly welcome to join us at the Indian Creek Tavern happy hour first Mondays at 7 p.m.

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And a final note: Ever consider upgrading your A.B.A.T.E. status to a lifetime membership? You have a lifetime commitment to fight for your rights and freedoms, correct? How about joining BikePAC to help support the great work they do on your behalf? And also please consider becoming a sustaining member of the Motorcycle Riders’ Foundation (M.R.F.) They are working tirelessly at the federal level to promote your motorcycling interests in Washington, D.C. Freedom has never come without a cost. These organizations are the front line warriors fighting for you. Please support their efforts financially and by getting involved as an active member. What’s going on in America most definitely is not just a spectator sport.

[The following is personal opinion and does not reflect official positions by A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon. -- c.o.e.]

So out of curiosity, how do you feel CHECK ON-LINE FOR UPDATES about the prospect of having to “show your papers” (i.e. display your vaccine card) before you can enter Walmart? And having your “vaccination passport” tied to all sorts of things like your credit cards, medical records, D.M.V. records, and who know what else? (You do know that if you have a drivers license, your face is already in the biometrics database where they can put a name to your face and follow you around, right?) How about the hyperinflation that’s headed our way? A $30 trillion dollar debt soon to be $40t if/when the “green new deal” bill passes. For those who are a little slow with math, the debt is increasing at the rate of over $3 million per minute. Think you and your family will be just fine when the predictable and inevitable massive global financial crash hits? The debt isn’t just a lot of funny money. This sum can never be paid off although you, your children, and your grandchildren will be taxed to death in a vain attempt to do so. $20 dollar bills will be as worthless as a sheet of toilet paper. Don’t think these things are coming? Save this issue of the newspaper then

( continued on next page ) May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 19 Legislative Director ( continued from previous page ) check it a year or two from now and we shall see who’s right.

-- Frank Saxton

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Section 1 Section 3 1. Coordinate activities of the chapter C. The order of business may be changed To receive a charter as a chapter in Chapter structure with the activities of the state board. or suspended by a majority vote of A.B.A.T.E., a group must: A. The structure of the chapter shall 2. Establish rules and regulations the members present. A. Have ten (10) paid-up members. consist of the following: governing expenses and B. Elect from those paid-up members 1. The general membership compensations for officers and Chapter Officer a coordinator, treasurer, recording 2. Committees members, subject to approval by the Descriptions secretary, membership secretary and 3. The executive board general membership. one (1) state board representative. 3. Establish committees and appoint Section 8 C. Make application to the state board of Section 4 such members thereto, to carry out Chapter coordinator directors for a charter. Delegation of authority the functions of the chapter. The chapter coordinator shall: A. The affairs of the chapter shall 4. Establish rules and regulations not A. Preside at membership and executive Section 2 be governed by its members in inconsistent with the A.B.A.T.E. of board meetings. To remain as a chapter in A.B.A.T.E., the accordance with the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. by-laws for proper B. Exercise general supervision over the chapter must: Oregon, Inc. by-laws in the following administration. affairs of the chapter. A. Abide by the A.B.A.T.E. by-laws, manner: 5. Be authorized and empowered to C. Enforce observance of the A.B.A.T.E. the state guidelines for forming 1. Through action taken at membership take such action and make such of Oregon, inc. by-laws. a new chapter, the A.B.A.T.E. meetings. decisions as may be necessary, to D. Assume responsibility for the financial policies and procedures, 2. By actions and decisions of carry out fully and adequately furtherance of the purposes of the the A.B.A.T.E. media guidelines, the executive board between all A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. by- chapter and state organizations. the A.B.A.T.E. event sanctioning membership meetings. laws and decisions and such actions E. Act as official spokesmen of the guidelines and any other A.B.A.T.E. 3. The actions and decisions of necessary to safeguard and promote chapter. documents that are relevant the executive board between the best interests of the membership. F. Follow instructions from the state board to chapter operations or the membership meetings, may be over- and comply with the instructions corresponding future provisions of ruled by the membership at a regular Section 6 of the chapter executive board and the aforementioned items. scheduled meeting. The call of membership meetings membership when not in conflict B. Abide by the decisions rendered by the A. Regular membership meetings shall be with the provisions of the A.B.A.T.E. state board of directors. Section 5 once monthly or as often as required. of Oregon, Inc. by-laws. C. Send copies of chapter minutes to the Executive board 1. Special meetings may be called for G. Authorize and approve all state coordinator within seven (7) A. The executive board shall consist of by the executive board. expenditures. days of the chapter meeting. the coordinator, treasurer, recording 2. Chapter meeting places should be at H. Supervise all committees of the D. Insure the participation of chapter secretary, membership secretary and establishments that are open to the chapter and be an ex-officio member state representatives at state board of one state representative. general public, including children. ( of all committees. directors’ meetings unless excused B. One person may hold more than one i.e. – Pizza parlors, restaurants, etc.) I. Be one of the minimum two (2) by the state coordinator. office, but not more than two offices. signatories for the chapter bank E. Submit a monthly chapter report to the C. The chapter may also have, at the Section 7 account. state newsletter by the 10th of each discretion of the executive board, Conduct of membership meetings J. Exercise any and all duties, powers and month. other officers. A. Membership meetings shall be functions, for or incident to the office F. Any chapter in noncompliance with D. Board meetings shall be held as conducted in conformance with the of the coordinator. any of the aforementioned items for frequently as determined by the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. by-laws. K. Have such additional duties assigned over: coordinator or a majority vote of the (As per article VII, F ) by the chapter or required by the state 1. Thirty (30) days, will be put on executive board. B. The order of business at membership board. probationary status. E. A majority vote of the members meetings shall be as follows: 2. Sixty (60) days, will not be allowed present at the board meetings shall be 1. Call the meeting to order. Section 9 to vote at the state board meeting. necessary to decide any business. 2. Reading and actions of the minutes Vice-coordinator 3. Ninety (90) days, action will be F. A majority of the members of the board of the previous meeting. The vice-coordinator shall: taken to revoke the chapter’s shall constitute a quorum, at any 3. Report of officers. A. Work under the direction of the charter. scheduled meeting. 4. Report of committees. coordinator and perform such duties G. The charter of any chapter may be G. The board shall, subject to the authority 5. Unfinished business. as assigned by the coordinator or terminated upon receipt of a written of the membership, supervise the 6. New business. executive board, and in the absence request by the chapter’s coordinator, administrative affairs of the chapter 7. Good and welfare for the of the coordinator, exercise the duties delivered by a chapter representative and: organization. of the coordinator. to the state board of directors. H. The state board of directors has the ( continued on next page ) final authority in this matter. May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 21 Guidelines For Forming A New Chapter ( continued from previous page )

B. Be the parliamentarian. minutes of the previous scheduled carry out his/her duties with the aid Section 16 C. Be one of the minimum two (2) meeting. of the vice-coordinator, for proper Ways and means / products 2 signatories for the chapter bank . Record revisions to this report as parliamentary procedure. director account, unless living in the same deemed necessary by the chapter B. Assist members of the executive The ways and means / products director household as one of the other membership. committee and committee chairman shall: signatories. B. Send a copy of the meeting minutes to in collecting any chapter funds. A. Arrange for the purchase of chapter the state coordinator within one (1) C. Make sure that the United States flag related items necessary to conduct week of the meeting. and/or the chapter colors are present Section 10 chapter functions as requested by C. Be responsible for furnishing the state at chapter meetings and events. Treasurer the coordinator and executive board with all proper forms signed D. Perform such other duties as assigned The treasurer shall: board or membership. by the chapter members which by the coordinator and executive A. Be custodian of all assets of the B. Keep accurate records of orders, required by the state board, state board. chapter and make available an up to purchases and monies that are and federal laws immediately upon date financial report at all executive received. their execution. board and scheduled chapter Section 14 C. Report all monetary transactions D. Have the responsibility of maintaining meetings. State board representative (1) with the chapter treasurer. and keeping all correspondence of B. Cause the payment of all bills properly The state board representative shall: D. In cooperation with the chapter the chapter. approved. A. Attend all scheduled state board treasurer, maintain a working E. Perform such other duties as assigned C. Immediately collect all chapter meetings wherein our chapter capital account for the purchase of by the coordinator and executive monies and deposit them in the name representatives are required to drawing prizes. board. of the chapter, in the bank designated participate. E. Work in accordance with financial F. Submit a monthly chapter report to the for such. B. Arrange to have the position filled by policies as established by the state newspaper editor by the 10th of the D. With the coordinator, or the vice an alternate, if unable to attend the board of directors. month. (Make sure said report for coordinator, who are not living in state board meeting. F. Perform such other duties as assigned the November newsletter is in by the same household, sign all checks C. Give a report of the state board by the coordinator and executive the 10th of October so that it will drawn on chapter funds. meeting to the chapter membership board. E. Forward all funds to the state board make the November issue and so at the earliest chapter meeting on.) as required. following the state board meeting. Section 17 F. G. Perform such other duties as assigned D. Be custodian of all financial records of Report all issues that require attention, Legislative director the chapter. by the coordinator and executive opinion, or vote by the chapter. The legislative director shall: G. File monthly reports to the state board. E. Perform such other duties as assigned A. Report all actions and plans taken auditor as required by the financial by the coordinator and executive by local, state and national policies, as established by the state Section 12 board. governments, other organizations board of directors. Membership secretary and individuals that could or will H. Make financial reports available to The membership secretary shall: Section 15 effect the aims of the chapter and/ the state treasurer immediately upon A. Maintain and keep an accurate list Public relations director or A.B.A.T.E of Oregon, Inc. request. of the names and addresses of all The public relations director shall: B. Be in charge of voter registration for I. Record all accounts held by the chapter members and transmit these A. Educate non-members about the the chapter members. chapter. to the state membership secretary as existence, policies and objectives C. Report on chapter and A.B.A.T.E. of J. Work in accordance with financial necessary. of the chapter and A.B.A.T.E of Oregon, Inc.-sponsored projects. policies as established by the state B. Provide and process membership Oregon, Inc. D. Perform such other duties as assigned board. application forms to new members, B. Arrange to communicate information by the coordinator and executive K. Perform such other duties as assigned collect initiation fees, and transmit (approved by the membership, board. by the coordinator and executive these to the state board. coordinator or executive board) C. board. Assist the treasurer in maintaining to non-A.B.A.T.E. organizations an accurate account of all dues and Section 18 or individuals that will assist in Education director Section 11 initiation fees collected. achieving certain goals, consistent D. The education director shall: Recording secretary Perform such other duties as assigned with the polices of A.B.A.T.E of A. Coordinate and administer the efforts The recording secretary shall: by the coordinator and the executive Oregon, Inc. to educate the motorcycling public A. Have the responsibility of maintaining board. C. Perform such other duties as assigned and public road users at large on the and keeping a record of all by the coordinator and executive positive aspects of motorcycling. membership meetings, committee Section 13 board. B. Work to find new avenues of meetings and executive board Sergeant-at-arms D. Work in accordance with the media educating the public and meeting meetings. The sergeant-at-arms shall: guidelines as established by the the education needs of the 1. Be prepared to make the first report A. Be responsible for the orderly state board of directors. to the chapter after the meeting has operation of the membership and ( continued on page 23 ) been called to order, by reading the executive board meetings and shall page 22 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper – May 2021

NCOM Coast-To-Coast Biker News compiled and edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition Of Motorcyclists

France Bans Lane Splitting ride calendar. Thousands of Motorcyclists Protest Capital Hill Briefing on Lane-splitting was never legal in vehicles beginning 01 October 2021. state in the country. France, but some urban roadways in With lane splitting, lane sharing, or Golden State off-roaders will be Outdoor Recreation Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon trialed filtering (whatever it’s called), Montana looking at a future of electric power and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable the practice over a five-year test period now joins California and Utah in legally no combustion engines, after governor (O.R.R.), the country’s leading outdoor from 2016-2021. Following some recognizing the practice that allows Gavin Newsom issued an executive recreation coalition, is set to outline disappointing results, the country has motorcyclists to maneuver through order to ban the sale of any non-zero- the $788 billion industry’s objectives now banned it, much to the chagrin of traffic. emission passenger vehicle (cars and and priorities for 2021 and beyond French riders who are protesting the Sponsored by state senator pick-ups) by 2035. to congress on 24 March, including move. Russ Tempel (R-SD14) and state On the face of it, this will be affecting briefings presented by representatives of On 20 February, following the end representative Barry Usher (R-HD40), four-wheel vehicles only, but it was the motorcycle, R.V., boating, outfitter, of the filtering experiment, the French SB–9 defines lane filtering as the act of ruled off-road vehicles of all types will ski, and other outdoor sectors. motorcyclists organization Fedration overtaking and passing another vehicle be included in the forthcoming ban, be it Much of the focus will be on the Franaise des Motards en Colre (F.F.M.C.) that is stopped or traveling at a speed not off-road motorcycles, A.T.V.s, quads, or industry’s 21st century recreation put 20,000 angry motorcyclists in the in excess of 10 miles an hour in the same side-by-sides. agenda, capitalizing on soaring streets to demand the legalization of direction of travel and in the same lane. Bummer, dude. participation rates for job creation and filtering between lanes of slow moving The entire text of the bill is one page economic recovery and particularly or stopped traffic. long, and reads: 80th Daytona Bike Week how recreation can create jobs in rural The government is ready to listen to An operator of a two-wheeled Historically Successful America. the bikers. motorcycle may engage in lane filtering The group will also discuss On 25 February, at the initiative of when: As businesses are still recovering implementing the goals of the Great the Road Safety Delegation (D.S.R.), A. The operator of a two-wheeled from a devastating year of Covid–19 American Outdoors Act and the process the F.F.M.C. (a member of F.E.M.A. - motorcycle is on a road with lanes wide shutdowns and lower capacity of choosing and implementing Land and Federation of European Motorcyclists enough to pass safely. restrictions, Daytona Beach is coming Water Conservation Fund (L.W.C.F.) Associations) met the interministerial B. The overtaking motorcycle is not off one of their best Bike Weeks ever. projects. road safety delegate and was assured operated at a speed in excess of 20 miles Bob Davis, president of the Lodging that a ban on this practice in the future an hour when overtaking the stopped or and Hospitality Association in Volusia Spain Ponders Mandatory county, said it was one of the best Bike was absolutely not envisaged. But for slow-moving vehicle. Motorcyclist Airbags the state to validate this practice and for C. Conditions permit continued Weeks they’ve ever had for revenue, the highway code to be modified, more reasonable and prudent operation of the rating it among the top 5 in event history. The Spanish directorate-general for experiments are necessary. motorcycle while lane filtering. Billing itself as “The World’s Largest traffic, within measures to reduce the Since the last experiment did not give While controversial and content- Motorcycle Event”, Daytona Bike Week crash and severity of its consequences convincing results, it is necessary to ious, even amongst motorcyclists, a celebrated 80 years during the first full on the motorcyclist collective, is conduct a second new experiment. U.C. Berkeley study confirmed that week in March, the 5th through the considering the mandatory use of airbag While waiting for the signing of the lane-splitting is less dangerous for 14th, 2021, with crowds coming in a vests or jackets. decree which will give it the starting motorcyclists than being stopped in steady stream throughout the ten days of 65% of motorcyclists surveyed do not signal, filtering remains prohibited. As traffic. festivities. agree with the mandatory use of airbags, of 01 February, riders could be fined and Last year, the nationwide lock down to and many riders consider that before battle the pandemic began during the last imposing more obligations, the Spanish potentially even lose their license for California Will Be weaving through traffic in France now. weekend of Daytona Bike Week. A year government should fulfill its obligation Banning Sales Of New later the country is finally beginning to to have the infrastructure in optimal Non-Electric Vehicles open for business. security condition. Montana Legalizes There are still health concerns. Signs Riders also want the government to Huge news, as the sale of new Lane-Splitting encouraging social distancing and mask fulfill old promises such as legalizing off-road combustion engine vehicles Montana governor Greg Gianforte wearing were posted everywhere. But intercoms for motorcyclists. (including dirt bikes) will be banned in signed senate bill 9 into effect on 03 hopefully the successful turnout will “The problem we have is that, when a California by 2035 in an attempt to bring March, which will allow motorcycles to signal better times to come as more and European country legislates something the state down to carbon-neutral, and filter through stopped and slow-moving more events find their way back onto the ( continued on next page ) reduce pollution in the most-populated May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 23

N.C.O.M. NEWS ( continued from previous page ) Guidelines For in relation to motorcyclists, others Banned From Wearing Forming A New Chapter follow,” said Juan Manuel Reyes, Club Colors In Public ( continued from page 21 ) president of Asociacin Mutua Motera. Outlaw bikie gangs could be banned (A.M.M.) “This is what happened with from wearing gang colours in public gloves in France. When they became and subject to greater stop-and-search motorcycling community. Section 17 mandatory in our neighboring country, powers under regulations proposed by C. Administer any education programs Legislative director the Spanish government wanted to police to dismantle and destroy Western established and/or operated by The legislative director shall: imitate the measure immediately. That A.B.A.T.E. Australia’s (W.A.) criminal networks, A. Report all actions and plans taken is why I believe that any measure that D. Report on chapter and A.B.A.T.E. of according to a 17 March article in WA by local, state and national is approved in a European country, Oregon, Inc.-sponsored projects. Today. governments, other organizations must be monitored by all European E. Perform such other duties as assigned and individuals that could or will Western Australia police motorcyclists, because sooner or later, by the coordinator and executive effect the aims of the chapter and/or commissioner Chris Dawson announced board. it is possible that it will be extended to A.B.A.T.E of Oregon, Inc. the reform plan shortly after confirming others.” B. Be in charge of voter registration for detectives had made a breakthrough Section 19 A.M.M. has scheduled a meeting the chapter members. arrest in relation to the outrageous C. Report on chapter and A.B.A.T.E. of with the spanish directorate-general for Historian killing of a former biker boss in a The historian shall: Oregon, Inc.-sponsored projects. traffic to further discuss the matter. Also crowded public place, resulting in 136 A. Keep an album of appropriate photos, D. Perform such other duties as assigned on the agenda: the directorate-generals search warrants issued and 102 arrests. articles, fliers and other information by the coordinator and executive wish to make wearing motorcycle Anti-consorting restrictions are that is submitted about chapter board. gloves mandatory. already in place in Queensland and New events, fund raisers and items of South Wales, where bikies could face interest. Section 18 B. Insure that all albums or other Philippines Requires prison time for being caught talking to Education director historical items are accessible for Face Masks While Riding each other on a telephone call. The education director shall: events or fund raisers, upon request. A. Coordinate and administer the efforts Motorcycles C. Perform such duties as assigned by the to educate the motorcycling public These days face masks are an all too Quotable Quote coordinator or executive board. and public road users at large on the common sight, and although studies -- 30 --Section 16 positive aspects of motorcycling. “Tyranny is when the population Ways and means / products B. Work to find new avenues of have shown that wearing a mask is imprisoned - Freedom is when the can reduce the risk of Coronavirus director educating the public and meeting the politicians are.” contamination, the Philippine The ways and means / products director education needs of the motorcycling community. government has taken it a step further -- Michael Malice shall: A. Arrange for the purchase of chapter C. Administer any education programs to mandate that face masks be worn (born 1976), established and/or operated by at all times when outside of your related items necessary to conduct U.S. author, columnist, chapter functions as requested by the A.B.A.T.E. residence, including while riding your media personality coordinator and executive board or D. Report on chapter and A.B.A.T.E. of motorcycle. membership. Oregon, Inc.-sponsored projects. According to the land transportation B. Keep accurate records of orders, E. Perform such other duties as assigned office (L.T.O.) memorandum circular purchases and monies that are by the coordinator and executive 2020-2185, the act of driving, or riding received. board. a motorcycle, while failing to comply C. Report all monetary transactions with with the minimum health and safety the chapter treasurer. Section 19 THE AIM/N.C.O.M. MOTORCYCLE D. In cooperation with the chapter Historian protocols is tantamount to reckless E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you treasurer, maintain a working capital The historian shall: driving. by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) account for the purchase of drawing Specifically, article IV, section 7, and the National Coalition of Motorcy- A. Keep an album of appropriate photos, prizes. makes it clear that there are pretty clists (N.C.O.M.), and is sponsored by articles, fliers and other information E. Work in accordance with financial that is submitted about chapter hefty fines involved for those caught the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) policies as established by the state events, fund raisers and items of disregarding the sanitary protocols in ON-A-BIKE. Visit us on our web site at: board of directors. interest. place, with fines between PHP 2,000- http://www.aimN.C.O.M..com/ F. Perform such other duties as assigned B. Insure that all albums or other 10,000. ($50–$250 USD) That’s pretty NOTE: If you would like to subscribe by the coordinator and executive historical items are accessible for hefty penalties for the average Filipino. to the AIM/N.C.O.M. Motorcycle E- board. events or fund raisers, upon request. NewsService, simply send a SUB- C. Perform such duties as assigned by SCRIBE message to Oz Bikies Could Be [email protected] the coordinator or executive board. -- 30 -- page 24 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper – May 2021

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Increasingly, one of the video con- Of primary use during conferenc- ferencing tools of choice is Zoom. ing is the mocrophone icon in the Small icons across the bottom of lower left corner. the user's screen can be clicked on to Your own mic should be muted (di- provide information or to affect how agonal slash across it) unless you are your own video and audio are dis- speaking. played to others. (Or not.) Otherwise, it's audio chaos. -- RP May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 25 A.B.A.T.E. Membership Report

We have eight new members who Renewal notices have been sent Ride safe and enjoy the nice joined in March: out for those who’s membership weather we have been having. Two in Central Oregon Chapter, will expire 01 June so there is time three in Douglas County Chapter, to renew and not lose their insurance -- Jackie Kilpatrick and one each in Jackson County, coverage. state membership secretary Josephine County, and North Coast I am writing this article from chapters. California as I begin my vacation In March we had 43 renewals. traveling across country visiting with We now have a total of 606 active family. My thanks to Karen Tolle members with 57 newly expired who has graciously volunteered to memberships statewide. handle the membership secretarial Jackie That gives us a total of 639 duties while I am traveling. Kilpatrick members after adjusting for the 24 I should be back in Oregon by members who belong to multiple the time you receive this newspaper state chapters. and look forward to seeing you all at membership (These numbers reflect Fossil Campout. I shall be there in secretary applications received through 26 the membership booth. March.) State Sanctioning Report

Greetings fellow bikers,

We are starting to get into the good for your events. these are separate issues. weather time of year. Please send our treasurer Karen Tolle Keep smiling and keep the shiny side Jimmy Thank goodness because I’m getting an e-mail stating clearly if you want a up! really antsy to get some miles on the refund for events you paid for in 2020 Kasner old Black Beast. that were cancelled, or if you want to Thanx, state We have poker runs and toy runs and donate last year’s money to help out sanctioning campouts and all kinds of fun runs. A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon. -- Jimmy Kasner So keep sending in your sanctioning In the mean time, send your checks forms and fliers so I can get insurance in to Karen for this year’s events as

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These advertisements are for personal items only and are free to Oregon A.B.A.T.E. members. Business will need to place paid advertisements. Contact: (503)-838-6893 (V) or Each ad will run for three months. (Date in parenthesis is the last issue in which the ad will appear.) A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. Please limit ad length to 50 words so everyone can play. [email protected] att. Member Ads Note: P.O. box 4504 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. is not responsible for any items appearing in these advertisements. ( Deadline is the 10th of each month. ) Portland, Oregon 97208 Police Stop Form ( HelpHELMET us track why/ INFRACTION motorcycists get/ STOP pulled REPORT over – prevent FORM profiling and harassment ) This information may be presented to state and federal legislators as well as police or D.O.T. administrators. The purpose is to ensure appropriate lawmaking and reasonable enforcement. Please provide as much detail as possible. Attach extra pages if necessary. Phone 1-800-347-1106 or (503)-224-1106 in Portland if you have questions, and ask for chief of staff. Thank you for your cooperation. Please send to: Christopher A Slater (A.I.M. attorney) - 2314 NW Savier St. – Portland, OR 97210 ATTN: chief of staff The form can be filled out on-line at: http://www.abateoforegon-se.org/stopreportforma.html NAME: ______PHONE: work ______home ______ADDRESS:______CITY:______STATE: ______ZIP: ______MAY WE USE YOUR NAME FOR LEGISLATIVE PURPOSES? (YES) (NO) You may request copies of all reports and WHAT HAPPENED WHEN YOU WERE STOPPED? materials, including video and audio tapes, DATE STOPPED: ______TIME STOPPED:______a m / pm within 72 hours of a traffic stop. LOCATION: ______OFFICER NAME: ______ID NO: ______POLICE AGENCY ______PRIMARY REASON FOR STOP: HELMET / OTHER (specify) ______CITATION? 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State Officers For Calendar Year 2021 [ EB = executive board ] NOTE: (c) = cell phone Position/Name: Phone #: E-mail: Notes: ======Coordinator [EB ] Troy Stevens (541)–619–5221 [email protected] Secretary [EB ] Debbie Rheault (541)–563–3125 [email protected] Vice-coordinator (north) [EB ] < Position open and available for you > (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] Vice-coordinator (south) [EB ] Todd Sahlberg (541)–890–9047 [email protected] Vice-coordinator (east) [EB ] Rick Prentice (541)–980–4230 [email protected] Treasurer [EB ] Karen Tolle (541)-660-8730 [email protected] Membership secretary [EB ] Jackie Kilpatrick (541)–621–6885 [email protected] Run sanctioning [EB ] Jimmy Kasner (541)–819–9434 (Text only) [email protected] State auditor (pro tem ) < Position open and available for you > (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] Newspaper editor Rot Path (503)–838–6893 (c) [email protected] Sgt-at-arms (north) < Position open and available for you > (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] Sgt-at-arms (south) Joy Reyes (541)–643–1798 [email protected] Sgt-at-arms (east) Gene Mortimore (541)–993–3725 [email protected] Products director Kathy Sahlberg (541)–890–9047 [email protected] Education director < Position open and available for you > (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] Public relations < Position open and available for you > (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] Fossil coordinators Dave and Cindy Witner (360)–560–6403 [email protected] Swap meet coordinator James Niece (503)–775–2203 [email protected] Historian Gary Lechner (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] Web page editor James Niece (503)–775–2203 [email protected] Quartermaster Gene Mortimore (541)–993–3725 [email protected] Legislative director < V A C A N T > (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] BikePAC representative Frank Saxton (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] M.R.F. representative < Position open and available for you > (aaa)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] Confederation of Clubs representative Mike Friend (503)–ppp–nnnn [email protected] May 2021 – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. state newspaper page 31 (Return address )

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4th quarter moon ABATE B.O.D. 1100 Fossil meeting S.E. Portland noon – Ciddici's-SOUTH 1200 (noon) River City Indian Creek 1900 ( 7 pm) Albany, Oregon Zoom VidCon 1900 (7 pm) Southeast Portland Cinco de Mayo Yer Mother PR

new moon Central Oregon STEAM VidCon 1130 (11:30 am) 1800 (6 pm) ------Lower Columbia Washington 1700 ( 5 pm) County 1930 ( 7:30 pm) Mothers’ Day Armed Forces Day

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Douglas County Oregon ABATE Oregon ABATE Memorial Day 1800 ( 6 pm) Fossil Campout Fossil Campout Fossil Campout Bear Hollow Bear Hollow Fossil Campout Bear Hollow

STATE BOARD MEETING 2021 EVENTS and RUN LISTINGS PR = Poker Run Have A Smart Phone? ( boldface indicates state-sanctioned Oregon A.B.A.T.E. events ) BN = Biker Night ( Or a reasonably intelligent Saturday, 08 May 2021 communications device ? ) Date: Event / sponsor: Location: Contact phone:

1100 – Fossil committee NOTICE: Due to covid-19 pandemic, many events are being rescheduled or cancelled. QR code for Oregon Check with event organizers or on-line for latest event information. A.B.A.T.E.'s web site: 1200 – Ciddici’s Pizza-SOUTH 859 Belmont avenue SW–Albany 01 May 2021 May Motorcyclist Awareness Rally Linn County Exo Center-Albany

>> Check web site to confrim. << 08 May 2021 Yer Mother’s Poker Run / Southeast Portland Troutdale 22 May 2021 Spring Poker Run / Lower Columbia Clatskanie 28–31 May Fossil Campout / Oregon ABATE Bear Hollow A young lass was caught up a-Maying, 13 June 2021 Spring State Swap Meet / Oregon ABATE Millwaukie With nary a thought about paying, 13 June 2021 Roll-N-Ride / Washington County Forest Grove Although it's lots of fun, 26 June 2021 Thundering Waters PR / Douglas County Glide Eventually it's done, 26 June 2021 Around Saddle Mountain Run / North Coast Astoria Now she has a February baby. 17 July 2021 Scavenger Hunt / Washington County ( TBA )

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CHAPTER MEETINGS – A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. Chapter: Day: Time: Location: Phone: Central Oregon (CentOr) 2 nd Sunday 1130 ( 11:30 a.m.) Pappy's Pizza; north highway 97 at Maple; Redmond (541)–ppp–nnnn Douglas County (DC) 4 th Wednesday 1800 ( 6 p.m.) Backstreet Brewery; Roseburg (541)–ppp–nnnn Hub City (HC) 3 rd Wednesday 1900 ( 7 p.m.) Eagle Aerie; 127 Broadalbin street NW; Albany (541)–928–2536 Indian Creek (IC) [members-at-large ] 1 st Monday 1900 (7 p.m. ) ( Zoosm video conference ) Jackson County (JackCo) 3 rd Thursday 1800 ( 6 p.m.) Wild River Pizza and Brewery, Medford (541)–773–7487 Josephine County (JoCo) 3 rd Wednesday 1800 ( 6 p.m.) Fruitdale Grange; 1440 Parkdale Drive; Grants Pass (541)–659–8715 Spanky Lincoln County (LinCo) 3 rd Tuesday 1830 ( 6:30 p.m.) American Legion hall; 424 W. Olive Street; Newport (541)–265–9017 Lower Columbia (LoCo) 2 nd Sunday 1700 ( 5 p.m.) Colvin’s Pub & Grill; 123 N. Nehalem; Clatskanie, Oregon (503)–728–4122 North Coast (NC) 3rd Tuesday 1730 ( 5:30 p.m.) Moose Lodge; 420 17th Street; Astoria (503)–325–0881 River City (RC) 1 st & 3 rd Tues 1900 ( 7 p.m.) Shiloh Inn; 3223 Bret Clodfelter Way; The Dalles (541)–298-5502 Southeast Portland (SE-PDX) 1 st & 3 rd Sunday 1200 ( noon ) M&M Restaurant & Lounge; 137 N. Main; Gresham (503)–774–8993 chapter Washington County (WaCo) 2 nd & 4 th Mon 1930 ( 7:30 p.m.) Prime Time Restaurant; 4450 Pacific avenue; Forest Grove (503)–357–3684